Citizenship

• The Magna Carta also stated that no one could be imprisoned or punished without being proven guilty according to the law.
• The Magna Carta established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king.
• In 1689, Parliament passed the Bill of Rights which established the principle of parliamentary sovereignty and limited the power of the monarch.
• Parliament is made up of two houses - the House of Commons (elected by popular vote) and the House of Lords (appointed by the Prime Minister).
• Members of Parliament are elected every five years through a general election.
• The Magna Carta was reissued several times over the centuries as it became an important symbol of English liberty.
• Parliament has the right to levy taxes, maintain an army, and make laws.
• In 1689, William III and Mary II were crowned as joint monarchs of England following the Glorious Revolution.
• Parliament cannot pass any laws against itself or its members.
• No member of Parliament can be arrested except by warrant under the Great Seal.
• The UK has an unwritten constitution, meaning there is no single document outlining its laws and principles.
• The UK's legal system is based on common law, where previous court decisions form the basis of future rulings.
• The UK's legal system is based on common law, where previous court decisions set precedents for future cases.
• It influenced later documents such as the Petition of Right (1628), Habeas Corpus Act (1679), and Bill of Rights (1689).
• Citizens have certain rights under the Human Rights Act, including freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
• Parliament can also remove the monarch from office if they become incapable or unfit to rule.
• Parliament can only be dissolved with the agreement of both Houses.